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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Pennsylvania

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Pennsylvania

8,530 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $151,444, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,901 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 32%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Haverford College

Haverford

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,752 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 13% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#5

Lycoming College

Williamsport

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,613 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,212 a year. About 31% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#8

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,698 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in PA

Some of the careers Astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Astronomers $106,445
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Physicists $111,776

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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